Vol. 58, No. 12, March 20, 1964. 4 pages. View this issue
The JACL sought clarification on a civil rights bill and on the status of Buddhists, and that report led the front page of this four-page issue. Also on page one, a bond vote in California could force a June initiative onto the ballot, and San Jose school officials proposed a bond issue for autumn high school construction. On page two, civil rights advocates studied the defeat of an open housing measure.
On the commentary side, the paper told readers it faced financial challenges, especially rising second-class postal rates, and the board planned to present a financial summary before the national convention. Bill Hosokawa wrote about a JACL member nearing the end of a 13-year stint of evening college classes. Also inside are a basketball tournament preview, Detroit convention planning, scholarship matters, and news briefs from five JACL chapters.
What’s in this issue
Community
- Civil rights bill and Buddhists: JACL seeks clarification, by P.C. Staff, page 1. The JACL sought clarification on a civil rights bill and on the status of Buddhists. The organization’s position was reported on the front page of the issue.
- Autumn high school bond proposed in San Jose, page 1. San Jose school officials proposed a bond issue for autumn high school construction. The measure was discussed as a means of funding new facilities.
- 13-year stint at evening college to end soon for JACLer, by Bill Hosokawa, page 3. A JACL member neared the end of a 13-year stint of evening college classes. The column noted his long perseverance in pursuing his education.
- Eight teams enter cage tournament, page 3. Eight teams entered a basketball tournament sponsored by community groups. The article previewed the competition.
National
- Bond vote may force June initiative, page 1. A bond vote in California could force a June initiative onto the ballot, according to Sacramento reports. Officials debated whether the measure should be placed on the June or November ballot.
- Open housing defeat studied, page 2. Civil rights advocates studied the defeat of an open housing measure. The article examined the implications for minority housing rights.
Commentary
- Future status of PC, by P.C. Staff, page 2. The Pacific Citizen faces financial challenges, particularly due to rising second-class postal rates. The board planned to present a financial summary before the national convention.
- Nothing like city by the Golden Gate, page 3. A columnist reflected on life in San Francisco compared with other cities. The piece offered personal observations on Japanese American community life.
Military & Veterans
- Scholarship and national convention news, page 4. Detroit convention planning and scholarship matters were reported. Convention committee members were named to coordinate arrangements.
JACL
- Chapter call board: Chapter news briefs, page 4. Several JACL chapters reported activities and upcoming events. The news briefs covered Hollywood, West Los Angeles, Mt. Olympus, Orange County, and Stockton chapters.
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